“Tempus fugit, memento mori”, which translates to “time is fleeting, remember death”, is the motto of the fraternal organization the Knights of Columbus, yet the phrase and the practice of reflecting on death has its origins far deeper in human history and the Church. After the Fall, man was reminded of the disastrous consequence of…

Since the days of Adam and Eve, one of the most common obstacles we face in the spiritual life is pride. According to St Thomas Aquinas, pride is “the appetite for excellence in excess of right reason” (Summa II-II,162:1ad7). Pride makes us desire to be of greater importance than we are, a classic example of…

Many stories in the Bible can seem a little far-fetched. Stories like that of Noah and the Flood can have wildly different interpretations, depending on how one affirms the truth of the Bible. According to the story, God saw that humanity was incredibly corrupt and decided to wipe them out and start over. He told…

In careers, families, relationships, sports, and many other activities in life, there is a big difference between wholeheartedly devoting oneself to a task and simply going through the motions. Our faith is no different. A clear example of this can be seen in the story of Cain and Abel. After Adam and Eve are banished…

The Catholic Church is often labeled by society as being bigoted and transphobic. Some people think that the Church hates them for things they believe are out of their control, or they have been hurt by people within the Church for the same reasons. However, despite the actions of some individuals within the Church, official…

The spiritual life can be full of ups and downs. Sometimes we experience powerful joy, but often we realize that despite our best efforts, we cannot overcome the struggles of temptation ourselves. We find ourselves becoming disheartened, despairing that we will ever be strong enough to rid ourselves of sin and follow Christ. These periods,…